Arandisite

Supposedly a tin silicate, or possibly a mixture of silica and tin oxide. Needs restudy. Originally reported from Arandis, Swakopmund District, Erongo Region, Namibia.

History

Activities related to discovery and approval of the group members

Chemical context

Stoichiometric formulas

Arandisite
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  • March 13, 20233SnSiO4·2SnO2·4H2O

Physical properties

ColorColor entities, recognized using a custom trained NER model
  • pale green
  • bright green
  • deep grayish green
  • bright apple green
Color noteOriginal color note from the source
Pale green through bright green to deep grayish green, with bright apple green as the predominant shade
StreakStreak entities, recognized using a custom trained NER model
    • yellowish green
    Streak noteOriginal streak note from the source
    Nearly white with tinge of yellowish green
    Lustre
    Resinous
    Waxy
    Fracture
    Irregular/Uneven
    Sub-Conchoidal
    Transparency
    Translucent